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23 year with PCOS - my phenotype is not common, I am thin with acne and hirsutism.

H_AHMEDApr 4, 2017
I have a benign colloid thyroid nodule on the right. I was advised to do IPL laser hair removal by my dermatologist in the regions that bother me the most which is the chin and neck region in particular. My question is as follows: Will the IPL laser affect the benign thyroid nodule i have?

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Alex Eshaghian, MD, PhD

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Thank you for your question Claudia_luzvi. I am sorry to hear about your situation. IPL is a great treatment for facial rejuvenation. It can also lead to hair removal. For permanent hair reduction a series of treatments is required using different settings. Typically hair that has been singed...

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Thank you for your question sghupp. I understand your concern. IPL is a great treatment for facial rejuvenation. It can also work well to treat broken capillaries. There are many devices and this can get confusing. BBL is the Sciton brand IPL. This is the device we use and find the results to be...

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